Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2007 ZINFANDEL The palate is medium-bodied with

The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity

With such a large surface area (for Slarina)

in the heart of Provence between the Gorges du Verdon and the Côte d’Azur

This wine is all about texture

Erica and Kim Crawford forged a brand then sold their company

Ch. Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2007 ZINFANDEL The palate is medium-bodied withThe spirit of Jacques Reynaud, the godfather of Chteauneuf du Pape, is always present. When the legendary founder of Chteau Rayas died suddenly in 1997, his wife asked their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, to take the reins at both Chteau Rayas and Chteau Fonsalette. Already making wines at his fathers Chteau des Tours, Emmanuel agreed. He is somewhat reclusive, and can be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day. Emmanuel does not